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Donald Trump Davos 2026 Speech Date, Time United States President Donald Trump is headed to attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the Swiss Alps on Wednesday on the heels of threatening tariffs on Denmark and 7 other allies, news agency AP reported.The WEF’s 56th Annual Meeting kicked off on Monday, amid a massive global upheaval, with leaders and experts from across disciplines attending the five-day event.Trump’s visit comes as he looks to wrest control of Greenland from NATO ally Denmark, a move that could possibly tear down US’s relations with European allies, AP noted. The tariffs imposed on Denmark is not to be revoked unless allies negotiate a transfer of the semi-autonomous territory — a concession the European leaders indicated they are not willing to make, AP report stated.
When will Trump speak at the WEF Summit?
The US President is scheduled to address the WEF Summit on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. His address is marked as a special session in the official agenda of Davos. It will be Trump’s second address at Davos during his tenure as the President.
His session is scheduled to be held between 14:30 and 15:15 Central European Time (CET), which is from 7 pm to 7:45 pm (), according to WEF website.
Where will Trump deliver his address?
Donald Trump will deliver his address at the Summit from the Congress Centre in Davos.
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Trump’s address will be livestreamed over the WEF’s official website, its verified YouTube channel, http://www.youtube.com/@wef/, and other digital platforms, without any regrations.
You can also follow live updates from Trump’s speech and other elements of the WEF Summit on The Indian Express live blog here.
What’s more for Trump at the Summit?
Trump is likely to meet with leaders on the sidelines of the forum, following his keynote address, according to White House officials. Over 60 other heads of state are attending the Summit.
Trump is being accompanied several Cabinet miners and top advisers, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and special envoy Steve Witkoff.
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On Thursday, Trump plans to hold an event to discuss the “Board of Peace,” a new body which aims to oversee the end of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, and possibly take on a broader mandate, rivaling the United Nations (UN), news agency AP reported.
Fewer than 10 leaders have accepted invitations to join the group so far, with the latest additions being Azerbaijan and Israel.
A day earlier, Trump told reporters that his peace board “might” eventually make the UN obsolete but insed he wants to see the international body stick around. “I believe you got to let the U.N. continue, because the potential is so great,” AP quoted Trump as saying.
What is the WEF Summit?
The WEF Summit brings together nearly 3,000 participants, among whom are investors, business leaders, political leaders, economs, celebrities and journals, for up to five days to discuss global issues across 500 sessions, The Indian Express stated.Story continues below this ad
It has become a forum for various stakeholders to meet and discuss global and regional socio-economic issues every year. The programme is centred on five key global challenges: cooperation in a contested world, unlocking new sources of growth, investing in people, deploying innovation responsibly and building prosperity within planetary boundaries, the official website of the WEF states.
The theme of the 2026 meeting is ‘A Spirit of Dialogue’. Describing the theme, the website states, “In a world defined geopolitical, economic and societal shifts, A Spirit of Dialogue means broadening our perspectives, lening to one another and challenging our views. It is through this approach that leaders can rebuild trust and work towards a better future.”
When is the WEF Summit taking place this year?
The World Economic Forum (WEF) is holding its Annual Meeting from January 19 to 23 in Davos, Switzerland.
Sessions usually begin at 9 am (08:00 GMT) every day.
Where is the WEF Summit taking place?
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Davos has been the venue of the summit every year in January since WEF was founded in 1971.